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Distance from Medan to Perth

Straight line

4,333 km
2,693 mi · 2,340 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 55 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Perth?

Medan (Indonesia) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 4,333 km in a straight line, that is 2,693 miles or 2,340 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Medan and Perth, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medan, Perth lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -14.3380°, 106.5625°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Perth?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Perth is 4,333 km (2,693 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Perth from Medan?

Perth is to the south-east of Medan, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Perth?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.